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Ocean Film Festival World Tour dives into Devon

All aboard for a big-screen ocean adventure! The Ocean Film Festival World Tour is bringing a new collection of thrilling ocean-themed films to venues around the UK this autumn.

Starring gripping ocean adventures and mesmerising marine-life, the Ocean Film Festival showcases the wonder and power of the sea, through a selection of short films from around the world.

“The Ocean Film Festival is more than just a film event; it’s a celebration of our planet’s blue heart,” says tour director Nell Teasdale. “The festival aims to inspire a deeper connection with the sea,...

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Excellence Award for Devon Archives and Local Studies Service

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 08/10/2016 - 3:18pm

The South West Heritage Trust has received a new Excellence Award for its pioneering work in transforming archive services in Devon.

The Archives and Records Association, the lead professional body for archivists, conservators and records managers in the United Kingdom and Ireland, is making the Excellence Awards for the first time. The South West Heritage Trust has received the award for Record-Keeping Service of the Year.

The Trust was nominated by the Friends of Devon’s Archives for work done at the Devon Archives and Local Studies Service since the creation of the Trust...

Roll up, roll up for Hospiscare's Summer Fete

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Posted: Wed, 08/10/2016 - 12:17pm

Roll up! Roll up! The 2016 Hospiscare Summer Fete will soon be here where a wealth of entertainment, refreshments and good old fashioned fun for all the family is guaranteed.

The fete will be held on Saturday 3rd September from 1pm-5pm at Wonford House Lawn, next to Searle House, Dryden Lane, Exeter,

There are a huge range of attractions and entertainments available including a Hospiscare Choir, Birds of Prey, Frog Racing (though not using real frogs!), a broad range of arts and crafts, a grand prize draw and lots more. The event is organised by the staff nurses. A full...

Support needed for Stover Park regeneration

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 08/10/2016 - 11:58am

An ambitious plan to restore the historic Stover Park in Newton Abbot to its former glory is hoping to attract vital funding.

The ten year vision incorporates Devon County Council’s award winning ‘Stover Country Park and Local Nature Reserve’ and the larger surrounding ‘Registered Historic Park and Garden’, known as Stover Park.

Developed in partnership with local organisations, landowners and statutory bodies such as Natural England, the Parkland Plan outlines how the Park will be improved and conserved for the future, including reducing and reversing many of the risks to...

Killerton’s produce wins national awards at Countryfile Live

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 08/10/2016 - 10:22am

Killerton estate apple juice fought off stiff competition to take home Overall Drinks Winner at the National Trust’s Fine Farm Produce Awards and Killerton won four more awards for its sparkling cider, charcoal, honey, and its Clyston Mill stoneground flour. The Fine Farm Produce Awards recognise the best food and drink being produced by National Trust farms and estates. Now in their 11th year, the awards acknowledge the contribution to nature conservation and quality food and drink by the farmers and producers who occupy the 500,000 acres of farmland in the care of the National Trust. The...

Woman's body found in the Exe

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 08/10/2016 - 9:28am

A police investigation is underway after a woman's body was found in the River Exe.

The discovery was made near Exe Bridges at about 6am today.

Officers have cordoned off the path near where the body was found.

* More to come.

Image © Copyright Richard Webb and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence .

Exeter expert helps bring online courts nearer to reality

New online courts for civil cases designed to help make the justice system more user-friendly could be introduced, thanks in part to the work of a University of Exeter academic.

The courts would be for “low value” cases, designed so people can navigate the process of managing disputes more easily and cheaply.

It is hoped online courts will ensure delivery of faster and fairer justice for users by making better use of technology and modernising working practices. Disputes would be resolved early without a judge having to become involved.

Their introduction was...

£750 film commission up for grabs

In a live pitch, budding filmmakers are being given the opportunity to win a package of support from Exeter Phoenix to make their film idea reality. This week Exeter Phoenix launched the application process for the first of a series of films it will commission during 2017 – The South West Animation Film Commission. Anyone with an idea for a short animated film is invited to submit an application to the judges. The shortlisted applicants will then be invited to pitch their idea to a panel of industry experts in front of a live audience at Exeter’s Two Short Nights Film Festival this...

Smiles all round as Chiefs prepare for new season

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Tue, 08/09/2016 - 8:43pm

The Exeter Chiefs squad were all smiles as they lined up for their first team picture of the 2016/17 season.

England star Jack Nowell and his fellow players laughed and joked in the sunshine during their annual media day.

As our pictures show, the boys seemed relaxed ahead of yet another big campaign.

Tickets are now on sale for Exeter’s opening three Aviva Premiership home games of the season.

After pre-season warm-up games against Scarlets (August 13) and Ulster Rugby (August 20), Rob Baxter’s side will kick off their home campaign against reigning...

Police appeal to find missing teenager

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Posted: Tue, 08/09/2016 - 4:46pm

Police are appalling to the public for information on missing 15-year-old Luke Bayment.

Sergeant Colin Harper Neighbourhood Team Leader for Exeter said: “For Luke to not be in contact with anyone for this long is out of character, and we are hoping that someone knows of his whereabouts. Luke isn’t in trouble, we just need to know that he is safe and well and for him to get in contact with the police.

“Luke is described as 5ft 10in tall, of slim build, with shoulder length light brown hair.

"He was last seen wearing a white t-shirt and black jogging bottoms....

Family donate photography equipment to RD&E labour ward

Parents Claire and Mark Rider have donated photography equipment to the labour ward at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital to help families capture precious memories if their baby is born sleeping.

The couple founded the charity Ayrton’s Dream in memory of their son Aryton who they lost in May 2013. The charity aims to support families who suffer a similar bereavement on the Labour Ward at the RD&E and have recently funded the refurbishment of the Heartsease Room, a place set aside for parents who have a still born child.

Over the last three years, Claire and Mark have...

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